Heart Smart in the Month of February
February has arrived and brings with it the month of heart awareness. With heart disease being the number one killer among Americans, February has appropriately been deemed National Heart Month. Polk County invites residents to two heart-awareness events this month, Winter Haven Hospital’s Heart Smart Days Festival and Lakeland Regional Medical Center’s Matters of the Heart. Kicking...NAWBO Lakeland Metro Presents the 2012 W...
The Lakeland Metro Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, NAWBO, is proud to announce that they are currently accepting nominations and sponsorships for the Women of Distinction Awards 2012. This is a very special occasion and we recognize and honor women in Polk County who exemplify the values of achievement, integrity, professionalism, community service and...Polk County Visitor Center Hosts Spring ...
On Saturday, February 18, Polk County’s official visitor information center, Polk Outpost 27, will celebrate the game of baseball with Spring Training Day. The Detroit Tigers, who are celebrating their 76th Spring Training season in Polk County, will join the Spring Training celebration with a display at Polk Outpost 27 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with giveaways, a sports themed...POLK SENIOR GAMES REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Posted by Polk Senior Games on Jan 30, 2012 in Entertainment, Health/Fitness, Organization | 0 comments
Don’t delay. The deadline to register for the 20th Annual Polk Senior Games, scheduled for February 25
to March 11, is fast approaching. Entries must be postmarked by Wednesday, February 8 or hand-delivered to the Polk Senior Games office at 515 East Boulevard St. in Bartow by 5 PM on Friday, February 10.
Thirty-seven sports and games are offered for men and women who are 50 and...
Detroit Tigers Spring Training Getaway S...
Are the dreary winter days getting you down? Would you like to be part of the 2012 baseball spring training in sunny Central Florida? Well here is your ticket! The Detroit Tigers baseball team is offering the chance to win a spectacular Spring Training Getaway to Sunny Central Florida. Enter the Spring Training Getaway to Sunny Central Florida for your chance to win: Two round trip...New Sculpture Exhibit in Melvin Gallery,...
NeocryptoFunk, an exhibit of new sculptures, created by Dewane Hughes opened in the Melvin Gallery at Florida Southern College on January 20 at 7pm with a well-attended reception that included the artist and his wife. I really didn’t know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised. I had called my mother about an hour before and asked if she would like to go. I also...Polk County’s Bar-B-Que Festival Season ...
Polk County residents – and visitors alike – are fortunate to have the 2012 barbeque festival season looming on the horizon. Celebrate mouthwatering barbeque with the return of annual sanctioned competitions such as the Lakeland PigFest, Smoke on the Water, and Ribs on the Ridge. And this year, a new entrant joins the field… the Southern Smokers BBQ Competition. All four...Loving, Forever Homes Needed Today!
Molly came to us in August of 2011, she was just 5 months old. We thought we had found her a forever home but it was not meant to be. Now 6 months later Molly is with us again asking for a miracle; to find a new family that will keep her and share their love and home for as long as you both shall live! Yes, in a way it is like a marriage, it’s an agreement to love and protect...2012 “Passport to Adventure and Savings”...
Visitors to Polk County can save big on area attractions and activities, restaurants, shops, accommodations, golf courses and more with the new 2012 “Passport to Adventure and Savings” discount card, produced by the Central Florida Visitors and Convention Bureau . The free card is part of a brochure including more than 140 special offers from Polk County merchants. Local residents...Bok Tower Gardens Hosts Bark Tower Garde...
Posted by Bok Tower Gardens on Jan 9, 2012 in Charity/Volunteer, Education, Entertainment, Organization, Pets | 0 comments
Bok Tower Gardens is going to the dogs for good cause on Saturday, January 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the Bark Tower Gardens’ Winter Dog Day. Leashed and friendly dogs will be invited to visit to help support the Humane Society of Polk County which will receive 50 percent of the event proceeds. Dog admission, including a doggie gift bag, is $5 per dog. Regular human admission...
Grants Allow SPCA to Spay and Neuter “Tw...
Thanks to two recent grant awards–one from the Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland–the SPCA is now offering free spay and neuter surgeries for Tweener felines. Tweeners are free-roaming cats that fall in between feral and owned. They are generally cared for by a few neighbors and will eagerly let neighbors pick them up. By offering free spay and neuter for this specific...2011 Accomplishments: Thank you for anot...
Thanks to our dedicated staff and volunteers, as well as our generous donors and business partners, the SPCA is able to positively impact thousands of animals and people in our community. We are very proud of everyone’s hard work and would like to share just a few of the many accomplishments in 2011: Surrenders have declined from a high of 10,824 in 2006 to 6,279 pets in 2011, which...Loving, Forever Homes Needed Today!
Name: Pollito Gender: Male Age: 4 years Species: Cat Breed: Domestic Shorthair tabby Orphaned Since: December 16 His name translates in Spanish to “pretty boy” and as you can see the name fits! His favorite past time is watching the lizards, butterflies and birds outside. He loves to hunt for just about anything but spend his nights inside with you. Visit us at the SPCA 5850...Loving, Forever Homes Needed Today!
Two years ago this sweet dog came to the SPCA with fractures in both hind legs and the only way he could walk was by hopping using his front legs. Thanks to Veterinary Health Care Associates in Winter Haven, Lemondrop had corrective surgery and was adopted. His owner of two years had to give him up but that did not break his spirit. If ever there was a dog that everyone would...Organic/Permaculture Class on Friday
Posted by The Barefoot Gardener on Jan 8, 2012 in Education, Environment, Health/Fitness, Home/Garden, Lakeland, Organization | 0 comments
Our January Organic/Permaculture Gardening 101 Classes at Scotty’s Living Farm:
January 13 , Noon-2:30 p.m.
More class details: http://thebarefootgardener.org/Scottys101class.htm
Please email us at pegjeffcamp@yahoo.com with name(s) of those attending, home phone, cell phone. We gratefully accept donations of $15 or whatever you feel is good or service or??? or just bring a...
Local Volunteer Mentors Earn High Honor:...
Posted by Big Brother Big Sister of Florida on Jan 5, 2012 in Charity/Volunteer, Organization | 0 comments
Local Volunteer Mentors Earn High Honor: Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay Celebrates National Mentoring Month by Recognizing Volunteers and Encouraging Others to Become Mentors
Tampa – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay kicks off National Mentoring Month by announcing its 2012 Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year. Each year,...
Monitoring Your Pets’ Breath Can Keep Th...
Does your pet have bad breath? We all know bad breath, aka halitosis, when we smell it. Bad breath is the result of a build-up of odor-producing bacteria in your pet’s mouth, lungs or gut. For the most part, it is caused by dental or gum disease. However, persistent bad breath can indicate larger medical problems and should be investigated, and your veterinarian is the best person...Scout Wins Trek Ten Team Challenge
Posted by Friends of the Parks/Glenda Mink on Jan 4, 2012 in Blogging, Entertainment, Health/Fitness, Organization | 0 comments
A grand total of 77 trekkers came out for an early morning hike at Polk County’s newest environmental lands site – Marshall Hampton Reserve, 34 of them “new comers” to the monthly hikes hosted by Friends of the Parks Foundation. Seven year-old, Jayden Benjamin will tell you it was well worth the effort to crawl out of bed that particular Saturday morning as he won a $50...
Cold Weather Tips To Keep Your Pet Safe
Brrrr—it’s cold outside! The following guidelines will help you keep your companion animals safe when the mercury dips. While the SPCA encourages pet owners to keep their cats and dogs inside at all times for their safety and health, if you or anyone you know has an outdoor pet, ensure they are brought inside during cold nights. If you are one of the many in the area who...Keep Pets Safe As You Ring in the New Ye...
While New Year’s Eve may be a blast for party-goers and families celebrating together, the festive evening can cause stress and anxiety in your pets. From noise makers to the persistent booming of fireworks, loud noises, flashing lights, and the stench of sulfur can cause excessive fear in pets, resulting in nervous behaviors such as trembling, whimpering, and panting. A...From the Publisher, Marialice Quinn
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